Jury Information

The NIGHT BEFORE you are to report, even if this is a Sunday or holiday, you must call 941-748-7407 or visit the Jury Duty Reporting page. A recorded message will tell you whether you still need to report. The message will refer to your report date and/or your juror number.

If you receive no message or the telephone recording is not in operation, please report for jury duty as directed by your summons.

Length of Service

Your term of service will not exceed one trial. At a minimum, you should expect to be at the Courthouse all day (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) on the first day of your service.

If you are not chosen as a juror on a case the first day, under most circumstances you will be released from further service.

It is often difficult to predict how long a case and your service will last. Statistics show most cases are resolved within the week. The majority are concluded within two or three days. However, cases lasting in excess of a week in Manatee County are no longer rare. Some exceptional cases may require several weeks of jury service.

In the process of jury selection, the presiding judge will advise you how long your service may last. At that time you will be given the opportunity to express any concerns you may have about the trial schedule.

Attire

Please use good judgment and dress appropriately. The courtrooms are air-conditioned so you may want to bring a light sweater or jacket.